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MJ55 YSK

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,801 mi
Last recorded142,801 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YSK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 142,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 138,953 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 134,193 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 128,704 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,359 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 120,291 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 112,433 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,173 miles

Exhaust system deterioration

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,810 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 25 May 2016 65,415 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 65,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 55,552 miles

n/s/f tyre crackig

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 30 May 2014 53,062 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2013 50,499 miles

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Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 46,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 39,449 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 33,927 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,413 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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MJ55 YSK is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ55 YSK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ55 YSK is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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